4 MountedTwinSickleMower 5556111 Edition06.97
1. Safety Instructions
Due to its centrifgual mass, the sickle
knife can follow up.During that time, do
notstaytooclosetothemowerhousing.
Only when the sickle knife is completely
standing still and the spark plug
connectorhasbeenwithdrawn,workson
themowerarepermitted.
Foreign powered parts shear and
squeeze!
Riding on the attachment during opera-
tionisnotpermitted.
Implements and weights influence the
driving, steering, braking, and tip-over
characteristics of the sickle mower.
Therefore, ensure steering and braking
functionsaresufficient.Match operating
speedtoconditions.
Donotchangesettingsofgovernor.High
enginespeedincreasesriskofaccidents.
Working Area and Danger
Zone
Theuserisliableto third partiesworking
withinthesicklemower’s working range.
Stayinginthedangerzoneis not permit-
ted.
Checktheimmediatesurroundingsofthe
mower before you start it.Watch out for
childrenandanimals.
Beforeyoustartwork,cleartheareafrom
any foreign object. During operation,
always watch out for further objects and
removethemintime.
Foroperationinenclosedareas,ensure
that a safety distance is kept to enclo-
sures to prevent damage to tools.
Becarefulwhen mowing;ensurethatthe
sickleknifedoesnotseizeobstaclessuch
as border stones, enclosures, roots etc.
Operation and
Safety Devices
Before you start the engine
Become familiar with the devices and
operating elements and their functions.
Above all, learn how to shut off the en-
ginequicklyandsafely in an emergency
situation.
Ensure that all protective devices are
mounted and positioned to provide pro-
tection.
Withnoimplementmounted, make sure
PTO-shaftis coveredwiththeprotective
cap.
Starting the engine
Donotstartengineinclosedrooms.The
carbon monoxide contained in the ex-
haust fume is extremely toxic when in-
haled.
Before you start the engine set all oper-
ating elements to neutral or idling posi-
tion.
Be careful upon starting and during
mowing; do not come directly close
to the sickle mower with your hands
or feet.
Whenstarting,itis not permittedtobring
the mower into an upright position or to
tiltit.
Forstartingtheengine,donotstepinfront
of the sickle mower and the implement.
Do not use assist-starting liquids when
using electrical assist-starting devices
(jumpercable).Danger of explosion.
